Join a nationally recognized corporate group at the center of sports, media, and entertainment transactions. You’ll lead leanly staffed PE/M&A deal teams on headline matters for marquee brands and investors—owning negotiations, supervising juniors, and serving as a primary client contact on complex, fast-moving deals. Inclusive culture, meaningful work, and a platform built for growth.
Why this role?
Run the table on high-profile transactions with genuine autonomy and partner visibility. Expect end-to-end responsibility—term sheets, principal docs, diligence, closings, and integration—plus cross-practice collaboration and a clear path to elevate your title and book. Competitive New York compensation and a comprehensive bonus system (hours-based, business generation/expansion, and merit awards).
Top Requirements
- 7th-year Senior Associate or Junior Partner with substantial PE/M&A leadership
- Proven record leading lean deal teams and supervising junior/mid-level associates
- Experience managing complex transactions for private equity firms and/or high-net-worth individuals
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills; sharp business judgment
- Strong academics; New York Bar (or ability to waive in)
- Industry exposure in sports, media, and entertainment is a plus
About Whistler Partners
Matchmakers, Not Headhunters
Whistler Partners is a boutique matchmaking firm focused on counseling the best and the brightest attorneys over the course of their careers. We believe that the right move comes from working closely with talent to curate their long-term career paths. When it comes to career advice, what matters is not the size of the agency but the strength of your individual recruiter. We readily admit that we are elite and only work with the best – after all, a little elitism is okay when it comes to your career.
Employers love us because we are picky about whom we represent, and attorneys love us because we get them their dream jobs. Ready to take the next step in your career? Reach out to us today!
